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R0395

Sigma-Aldrich

Rapamycin

from Streptomyces hygroscopicus, ≥95% (HPLC), powder, mTOR inhibitor

Synonym(s):

23,27-Epoxy-3H-pyrido[2,1-c][1,4]oxaazacyclohentriacontine, AY 22989, Sirolimus

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C51H79NO13
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
914.17
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352200
PubChem Substance ID:
NACRES:
NA.77

Product Name

Rapamycin from Streptomyces hygroscopicus, ≥95% (HPLC), powder

Quality Level

Assay

≥95% (HPLC)

form

powder

color

off-white

solubility

ethanol: 2 mM
DMSO: soluble

antibiotic activity spectrum

fungi
yeast

Mode of action

enzyme | inhibits
protein synthesis | interferes

storage temp.

−20°C

SMILES string

CO[C@@H]1C[C@@H](CC[C@H]1O)C[C@@H](C)[C@@H]2CC(=O)[C@H](C)\C=C(C)\[C@@H](O)[C@@H](OC)C(=O)[C@H](C)C[C@H](C)\C=C\C=C\C=C(C)\[C@H](C[C@@H]3CC[C@@H](C)[C@@](O)(O3)C(=O)C(=O)N4CCCC[C@H]4C(=O)O2)OC

InChI

1S/C51H79NO13/c1-30-16-12-11-13-17-31(2)42(61-8)28-38-21-19-36(7)51(60,65-38)48(57)49(58)52-23-15-14-18-39(52)50(59)64-43(33(4)26-37-20-22-40(53)44(27-37)62-9)29-41(54)32(3)25-35(6)46(56)47(63-10)45(55)34(5)24-30/h11-13,16-17,25,30,32-34,36-40,42-44,46-47,53,56,60H,14-15,18-24,26-29H2,1-10H3/b13-11+,16-12+,31-17+,35-25+/t30-,32-,33-,34-,36-,37+,38+,39+,40-,42+,43+,44-,46-,47+,51-/m1/s1

InChI key

QFJCIRLUMZQUOT-HPLJOQBZSA-N

Gene Information

human ... FKBP1A(2280)

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General description

Chemical structure: macrolide
Rapamycin is derived from Streptomyces hygroscopicus . It can inhibit viral replication. This natural anti-fungal antibiotic is a proven anti-aging agent. Rapamycin significantly inhibits mTORC1 regardless of age. It suppresses protein kinase C activity and enhances ion transport in A6 cells. It also suppresses the immune response in membrane and cytosolic preparations. Additionally, it has specific effects on the translation of endogenous mRNAs and inhibits the translation of 5′TOP mRNAs by blocking p70s6k activation in the signaling pathway. Rapamycin exhibits antineoplastic properties.

Application

Rapamycin from Streptomyces hygroscopicus has been used:
  •  to treat BV2 cells or BV2-LC3 cells for autophagy assay
  • as an autophagy activator in the bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BM-MSCs) transfected with lentivirus carrier of small interfering RNA for FOXO3 (siFOXO3) to study the effects of Forkhead Box O3 (FOXO3) on the autophagy of BM-MSCs
  • to pre-incubate villi to inhibit the mammalian target of rapamycin complex 1 (mTORC1) signaling

Biochem/physiol Actions

A macrocyclic triene antibiotic that binds to and inhibits the molecular target of rapamycin (mTOR). It forms a complex with FKBP12 that binds to and inhibits the molecular target of rapamycin (mTOR). Rapamycin is a potent immunosuppressant and has anticancer activity.

Features and Benefits

This compound is featured on the PKB/Akt page of the Handbook of Receptor Classification and Signal Transduction. To browse other handbook pages, click here.

Other Notes

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.Keep in a dry place

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Warning

Hazard Statements

Hazard Classifications

Carc. 2 - Repr. 2

Storage Class Code

11 - Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 2

Personal Protective Equipment

dust mask type N95 (US), Eyeshields, Gloves

Regulatory Information

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  1. Which document(s) contains shelf-life or expiration date information for a given product?

    If available for a given product, the recommended re-test date or the expiration date can be found on the Certificate of Analysis.

  2. How do I get lot-specific information or a Certificate of Analysis?

    The lot specific COA document can be found by entering the lot number above under the "Documents" section.

  3. What is the solubility of Product R0395, Rapamycin?

    Rapamycin is soluble in DMSO and in methanol (each at 25 mg/mL) and in ethanol  (2 mM). It is insoluble in water. Additional solubility information is in the product information sheet (under Documents, above).

  4. How should we store solutions of Product R0395, Rapamycin?

    Rokaw, M.D. et al. J. Biol. Chem. 271, 32468 (1996) described storage of a 2 mM solution of rapamycin in ethanol at -70 °C which was diluted into serum-free media before use. Unless otherwise noted for other solvents, it may be best to prepare solutions fresh and protected from light. Please refer to our product information sheet at our website.

  5. What is the shelf life of Product R0395, Rapamycin, as received?

    The product has a recommended retest date of 2 years but the actual recommended retest date for each lot is on the Certificate of Analysis.  We guarantee the quality of the product through this date for unopened bottles stored at -20 °C.

  6. What are the extinction coefficient values for Product R0395, Rapamycin, solutions?

    The E1% extinction coefficient values in 95% ethanol at 267 nm, 277 nm and 288 nm have been reported and are listed in the product information sheet (under Documents, above).

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FOXO3 is targeted by miR-223-3p and promotes osteogenic differentiation of bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells by enhancing autophagy
Long C, et al.
Human Cell : Official Journal of Human Cell Research Society (2021)
Rapamycin inhibits protein kinase C activity and stimulates Na+ transport in A6 cells
Rokaw MD, et al.
The Journal of Biological Chemistry, 271, 32468-32473 (1996)
Rapamycin for longevity: opinion article
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